Accessory Connective Tissue Flashcards
Ligaments
fibrous connective tissue: collagen connect bone to bone provide joint stability low vascularization: longer healing than muscle/bone slightly flexible
Tendons
fibrous connective tissue: collagen
connect muscle to bone
provide joint flexibility
elastic, store and release kinetic energy
low vascularization: longer healing than muscle/bone
Fascia
fibrous connective tissue: collagen
surrounds bone, muscle, nerves, organs interconnected links throughout entire body
provides stability and flexibility
vital in force distribution and postural maintenance
Myofascia
fascia that surrounds muscles to retain shape, and retain biomechanical efficiency: strength and power production
Mechanical deformation
sensory information regarding movement and physical contact/touch relayed through fascia to CNS. Vital for proper motor efficiency, reduction of localized strains.
elastic
ability to stretch/lengthen and return to original shape
plastic
able to maintain a stretched, shortened state without returning to previous resting length
Tension/Compression relationships
e.g. arms overhead stretch causes tensile stretching in anterior compartments and shortening (compression) in posterior compartments
Fascial meridians
lines of connective tissue that are interconnected and run throughout the body
anterior, lateral, posterior and spiral myofascial lines
Superficial front line (SFL)
Anterior fascial lines, sagittal and parasagittal compartments
Superficial back line (SBL)
Posterior compartments, bilateral to spinal column, Triangle shape on posterior proximal LE, sagittal distal LE
Myofascial Stretching
myofascial stretch is remodeled through frequent compression and tension (stretching) over time fascia that is not remolded thickens over time affecting posture and restricting movement
OT implications: fascial meridians
Analyzing repetitive movements that contribute to poor posture, ineffective fascial remodeling
Joint Contracture
shortening of soft tissues (skin, joint capsules, ligaments, tendons, fascia)
Risk Factors for Joint Contracture
immobilization paralysis muscle imbalance Burns, lacerations: scar tissue heritable diseases (muscular dystrophy)